The Lincoln Project

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244: We, Not I with Victor Shi May 23, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Victor Shi…a writer, speaker, organizer, and the youngest elected delegate for Joe Biden in 2020. They discuss the state of Gen-Z, what issues are important to them, and what it will take to keep them active and engaged between now and the 2024 elections. Plus, why trusted messengers (and the message itself) are so key when it comes to reaching Gen-Z. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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243: The Far-Right is Rising - Part IV: The Mainstreaming of Extremism with Garrett Graff May 19, 2023

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In the final episode of “The Far-Right is Rising”, host Reed Galen is again joined by Garrett Graff, a journalist, historian, and host of Long Shadow: Rise of the American Far Right. In part two of a two-part conversation, they discuss how the American far-right extremist movement went from being on the fringe to being accepted by the mainstream, how political violence and its associative rhetoric has become frighteningly more common (and acceptable), and why this moment in American politics is so pivotal. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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242: The Far-Right is Rising - Part III: The Road to January 6th with Garrett Graff May 17, 2023

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In the third episode of “The Far-Right is Rising”, host Reed Galen is joined by Garrett Graff, a journalist, historian, and host of "Long Shadow: Rise of the American Far Right." In part one of a two-part conversation, they discuss the path of American far-right extremism starting with the post-Vietnam War, hitting the stops of Waco, Oklahoma City, the Bundy Ranch and more along the way, and leading right up until the storming of the US Capitol on January 6th. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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241: The Far-Right is Rising - Part II: “They Knew...and They Did it Anyway” with Yaёl Eisenstat May 12, 2023

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In the second episode of “The Far-Right is Rising”, host Reed Galen is joined by Yaёl Eisenstat, Vice President of the Anti-Defamation League’s Center for Technology & Society. They discuss the conditions that present the greatest risk for radicalization, the negligence of social media platforms when it comes to the spread of extremism and disinformation, and how the actions (or lack thereof) in the digital world often very tangibly make their mark on the analog world. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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240: The Far-Right is Rising - Part I: The Age of Insurrection with David Neiwert May 10, 2023

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In the first episode of “The Far-Right is Rising”, host Reed Galen is joined by David Neiwert…a journalist, award-winning author, and expert on American right-wing extremism. They discuss how the far-right movement made its way from fringe to mainstream, how fear is used to sell authoritarianism, and why democracy is so crucial in ensuring our nation’s liberty. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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The Lincoln Project Presents: “The Far-Right is Rising” May 10, 2023

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The Lincoln Project presents, “The Far-Right is Rising”, a mini-series where we’ll examine the history and growth of far-right extremism in our country. What does it mean for the American people and how must the members of the pro-democracy coalition act in this uncertain time? If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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239: The Big Middle with Tim Miller May 05, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined by The Bulwark’s Tim Miller to discuss the “Acela Corridor” segment of the GOP and their disconnect with reality, how Donald Trump is now catching back up to the ultra-MAGA movement, and why “the big middle” is the key within the Republican Party about what the future will hold. Plus, the moral rot of the Republican party. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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238: “Pudding Finger Torture Lawyer” with Tina Nguyen May 03, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Tina Nguyen, National Correspondent with Puck. They discuss the dissent in the House GOP (and Kevin McCarthy’s overall weakness as Speaker), the latest with Fox News canning Tucker Carlson (and what could be next for Tucker), and how even though Trump has always been the presumptive GOP nominee for 2024...Ron DeSantis keeps looking worse and worse. Plus, a look inside the mind of the MAGA media ecosystem. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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237: Fox News’ Inescapable Deal with the Devil with Claire Atkin Apr 28, 2023

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Host Reed Galen is joined by Claire Atkin, Co-Founder of Check My Ads, an independent watchdog non-profit that's reshaping the digital ad-tech industry by cutting disinformation off from its lifeline…which is advertisements and money. They discuss the latest with Tucker Carlson getting fired from Fox News, why you should not see this move as an attempt from Fox to clean up their act, and how the right wing media ecosystem continues to exploit the ad-tech industry. Plus, how you can get involved in Check My Ads’ campaigns against right-wing propaganda and disinformation. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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236: Tucker’s Out, What’s Next? Apr 25, 2023

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Host Reed Galen answers questions asked by the members of the Lincoln Project community about Fox News and the recent departure of Tucker Carlson, the latest with the debt ceiling, the 2024 presidential election, the ethics of the Supreme Court, and so much more. If you’d like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

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